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butter
Definition:
(nou) an edible emulsion of fat globules made by churning milk or cream; for cooking and table use (nou) a fighter who strikes the opponent with his head
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈbʌtə
Examples:
The butter is next to the cheese.
The former produced of butter and of cheese.
Gleebp, peanut butter and cheese together are luscious.
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Common mistakes of butter pronunciation
- Dropping the "t": Many learners pronounce "butter" as "buh-er" /ˈbʌər/ instead of /ˈbʌtər/ in US English. This omission alters the word's clarity. Tip: Focus on articulating the "t" sound clearly.
- Misplacing stress: Some speakers incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "bu-TER" /bəˈtər/. In both US and UK English, the primary stress is on the first syllable. Tip: Practice saying "BUT-ter" /ˈbʌtər/ to reinforce the correct stress pattern.
- Confusing vowel sounds: The vowel in "butter" can be mispronounced as "oo" /bʊtər/ instead of the correct "uh" /ˈbʌtər/. This changes the word entirely. Tip: Listen to native speakers and mimic the vowel sound.
- Overemphasizing the "r": In some accents, learners may add an extra "r" sound, pronouncing it as "butterr" /ˈbʌtər/ instead of the standard /ˈbʌtər/. This can sound unnatural. Tip: Keep the "r" soft and subtle, focusing on the preceding vowel.
- Mixing with "bitter": Some confuse "butter" with "bitter," leading to a mispronunciation like "bit-er" /ˈbɪtər/. The vowel sounds are distinct. Tip: Practice minimal pairs like "butter" and "bitter" to differentiate the sounds clearly.